With You (From "Baby"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This is authentically transcribed musical theatre repertoire in original keys, eliminating the guesswork of transpositions and arrangements. Pairing Shire's work with dozens of other songs across multiple volumes means your singers study materials that have earned their place through decades of actual audition and performance use. The 16-bar cut suggestions and audition guidance transform this from a songbook into a working resource that prepares singers for the realities of the audition room.

Opening this collection feels like stepping into the rehearsal rooms and stages where these songs were born. Each song breathes with its original dramatic purpose intact, whether you're singing a tender character moment or a show-stopping number. The authenticity of these transcriptions means the piano part and vocal line work together exactly as the composer intended.

Aspiring musical theatre singers preparing for auditions, as well as experienced performers refreshing their repertoire in authentic vocal arrangements. Voice students and teachers benefit from having multiple song options in the same key and stylistic tradition. Singers at any level who want to study from scores that match what they'll encounter in professional audition rooms.

• Connect the lyric to character intent in each verse before focusing on technical execution; Shire's melodies reward emotional specificity over perfection.
• Check the chord symbols against the vocal line to understand harmonic rhythm, especially where the melody sits above or behind the beat.
• Use the suggested cuts for audition preparation, but also sing the full song to develop stamina and understand dramatic arc.
• Note dynamic and tempo markings that differ from common pop recordings; original Broadway transcriptions often include nuance that accompanists in audition rooms will expect.

Use this as your primary audition preparation source for singers pursuing musical theatre, curating which songs fit each student's voice type and dramatic range. The collection supports a year-long vocal curriculum where students study the history and context of different eras and shows. Individual songs can anchor themed recitals or student showcases focused on Broadway standards.

• Singing in original keys while maintaining vocal freedom and accuracy
• Reading chord symbols and responding to harmonic changes as vocal navigation tools
• Understanding dramatic intent and character through lyrical and musical context
• Preparing audition-ready cuts that showcase vocal strengths
• Recognizing stylistic differences across decades of musical theatre composition